| Camping is one of the most enjoyable outdoor | | | | pressure. |
| activities there is. Are you ready? Here are some | | | | Also be sure to pack tents, sleeping bags, twine, |
| essential tips for your next camping trip. A | | | | cooking gear, food and water bottles. If you |
| camping trip is all about enjoying the outdoors. | | | | search online before your departure, you will find |
| You can enjoy it more if you keep seasonal | | | | many lists of essential camping supplies. Most of |
| weather in mind. Before you leave be sure you | | | | these are common-sense items, but it helps to |
| find out about the climate at your destination. | | | | have a reminder as you pack |
| What is the summer temperature range? What is | | | | Be sure to take your common sense with you on |
| the winter temperature range? Will you be there | | | | your camping trip. If you enjoy hiking, carry your |
| during a snowy or rainy season? Will you be there | | | | water bottle with you at all times and fill it with |
| during an extremely hot or cold season? The | | | | water or a sports drink. No matter how hot the |
| answers to these questions will affect what you | | | | weather gets on your camping trip, do not go |
| pack. | | | | shirtless unless you are swimming: You don't want |
| If you are camping, it is best to pack lightly, but | | | | to get bug bites, poison ivy, sunburn or skin |
| you will have to pack some hot and cold weather | | | | cancer. Likewise, do not disturb wildlife. If you are |
| gear so you can dress in layers. Be sure to take | | | | camping in winter, protect yourself from frostbite. |
| at least two pairs of comfortable shoes and | | | | Also do not go walking on ice-covered rivers, |
| plenty of socks and underwear. Always bring a | | | | ponds or lakes. The ice can break at any |
| hat and a jacket. If you are camping in winter, | | | | moment. |
| bring extra gloves. | | | | When you are camping, be sure to keep your |
| In addition to clothing, here are some other | | | | food in a secure area when you are sleeping or |
| supplies you should bring: A watch, a flashlight, bug | | | | away from camp. You don't want the local wildlife |
| repellent and sunscreen are all essential. A | | | | treating your site as a pantry. Also, do not bring |
| portable, battery-powered weather radio or | | | | valuables, especially if you are staying at a |
| weather station is also handy to have so you can | | | | campground. Other campers may have no qualms |
| track sudden changes in the weather. A weather | | | | about helping themselves to your stuff. |
| radio will air signals from the nearest weather | | | | These are the main points to consider when you |
| service station. A weather station displays | | | | prepare for your camping trip. Just remember the |
| temperature, rainfall, humidity and barometric | | | | Boy Scout motto and be prepared. |